Cheap gaming PC deals

We’ve scoured the virtual shelves of the top online retailers to find you the best deals on gaming PCs

Bagging yourself a brand new gaming PC doesn’t have to cost a fortune and picking up an affordable rig doesn’t mean you have to go and build it yourself, either. But figuring out which cheap gaming PC is actually going to give you a decent experience in-game can be tough.

Even if the price is right a misstep on the chosen components can mean your new purchase is about as effective a gaming rig as a Raspberry Pi. Our regularly updated guide to the best cheap gaming PCs will give you the best prices we’ve found for desktop machines which will deliver decent frame rates in the latest games.

Some highlights this week: The Alienware Alpha isn't necessarily a powerhouse of a gaming PC, but at this price it's a quality mini-rig for the living room. And you don't even need to put up with SteamOS either...

I also think the MSI Nightblade X2 barebones is worth a look too. It takes the hassle out of a full build but still gives you the option to fit it out with the components of your choice. And if you've got some older parts hanging around which are still gaming capable it makes a great new home for them.

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